Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Biological and Environmental Sciences
Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Practical

Workshop

Module Offerings

3402FNDSCI-SEP-CTY

Aims

This module aims to provide students with an overview of key concepts in both biology and chemistry in preparation for degree-level study. Atomic theory will be introduced and used to understand concepts of chemical bonding and reactivity. The structure of living systems will be discussed in terms of biologically-relevant molecules, cells, and subcellular organelles. Associated practical work will examine some rudimentary chemical and biological systems with an emphasis on drawing appropriate conclusions from observation.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Use laboratory data to draw appropriate conclusions.
2.
Recount the basic structures and functions of cells and subcellular organelles.
3.
Apply atomic theory to interpret some properties of matter.
4.
Describe the relationship between proteins, DNA and inheritance.
5.
Describe the structure of matter in terms of atomic theory.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Atomic theory, including electron sublevels and the evidence for these. Molecular bonding, covalent, ionic, dative covalent and the Octet Rule. Moles and molarity. Relative atomic mass and its determination using a simple mass spectrometer. Structure and behaviour of gases, liquids and solids. Intermolecular forces. Origin of acid and base behaviour. Shapes of molecules. Cells, structure and function. The role of cell organelles including mitochondria and chloroplasts. Protein structure and function. Enzymes and their roles. Structure and function of DNA. Basic genetics and inheritance. The ATP cycle and typical metabolic pathways.
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide you with an overview of key concepts in both biology and chemistry in preparation for degree-level study. Atomic theory will be introduced and used to understand concepts of chemical bonding and reactivity. The structure of living systems will be discussed in terms of biologically-relevant molecules, cells and subcellular organelles.
Additional Information:A core module for all Level 3 students on PBS (not MPharm) programmes with a foundation year.

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